Nicks has been dealing with the injury all season, but apparently had a recent setback.

The team announced they’ve promoted guard Roger Allen from the practice squad to replace him.

Nicks was part of the Bucs’ splash in the early hours of free agency, along with cornerback Eric Wright, who is facing a suspension for failing a test for Adderall. They’re probably encasing wide receiver Vincent Jackson, the other big buy, in bubble wrap as we speak.

Nicks was a great late round pick. Possible issues coming out of college and was nothing but a great pro for the Saints. We filled the void as best we could but there aren’t many better. Sorry to hear he is having injury issues. Hopefully the toe isn’t a long term thing and he gets better.

808raiderinparadise says:Oct 30, 2012 5:35 PM

Tough task to ask a practice squader to move up Wednesday, practice and be well versed in the scheme and calls and then execute against the raider D-line and blitzing LB’s after traveling across the country to do so.

Doug Martin is a sure-fire star in this league but it will be tough afternoon for him Sunday.

Big loss for my Bucs, but maybe we can swing a trade for a decent Guard to plug in while Big Carl heals….I’m sure there might be a few teams out there that would trade an O-lineman for a RB and WR like Blount and Benn.